On the left was a nearly solid expanse of glass looking into the low gardens of the central courtyard.

The solid expanse of his chest was so close to hers that Bonnie dared not breathe.

There were over two thousand acres of land, sloping upward and to the east in a solid expanse of trees.

Throughout the morning, the sky rumbled with thunder and the sun hid behind a solid gray expanse of clouds.

Against the back wall, a long, solid expanse of highly polished ebony wood was manned by two men and two women in beautiful, draped garments of colorful, intricately patterned cloth.

However, instead of the usual anteroom on the other side, there was only a seamless expanse of wood, dark and solid as a mountain.

It was a solid expanse of rock with little vegetation except for an old pine growing out of a fat crevice that time and the elements had filled with wind-gathered dirt.

She meant to protest as he pressed her palm against the solid expanse of his chest, holding it there for her to feel the steady beat of his heart.

This time her grip prevailed and Claire found herself staring at a solid expanse of wooden door.

He enjoys a solid expanse of 'character' parts so he can exhibit his varied acting talent in a wide range of roles.